Overview
At Room & Board, our people—and the culture they create together—are our greatest advantage. The HR Business Partner plays a meaningful role in protecting and strengthening that culture while helping our business grow.
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll report to the Director of HR and work alongside other HR partners, collectively supporting approximately 1,100 staff members across our retail, distribution, delivery, and headquarters teams nationwide. You’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders and a thoughtful partner to teams. You’ll help shape talent and organizational strategies that support performance, engagement, and long-term success. This role balances strategic influence with hands-on partnership—supporting leaders through growth, change, and complexity while ensuring our practices remain fair, compliant, and grounded in our values. You’ll help create the conditions where people can do their best work and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Location:
4600 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Please note: This is a hybrid role working 3 days in our office. We are not currently considering fully remote candidates.
You will share your talents as a HR Business Partner, in the following ways:
- Partner Strategically with Leaders
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
- Serve as a thought partner on organizational design, workforce planning, team development, and change initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with HR partners and business teams, including occasional field or market visits.
- Grow Talent and Leadership
- Support and deliver talent management practices such as succession planning and leadership development.
- Coach leaders to strengthen their effectiveness and build engaged, high-performing teams.
- Champion Culture and Engagement
- Help bring our values to life by supporting initiatives that foster inclusion, collaboration, and belonging
- Lead and support programs that strengthen engagement and recognition, including the staff member engagement survey.
- Deliver Core HR Capabilities
- Partner in the delivery of key HR practices, including performance management, compensation, learning and development, leadership development, career growth frameworks, and belonging initiatives.
- Help design and implement solutions that scale well and support the broader organization.
- Ensure Operational Excellence
- Navigate employee relations matters with care, consistency, and respect—balancing business needs with the staff member experience.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies while proactively mitigating risk.
- Contribute to clear, thoughtful policies, routines, and processes that create structure, safety, and clarity.
- Use Data and Technology Thoughtfully
- Use data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and assess the impact of HR initiatives.
- Share meaningful insights with leaders on engagement, retention, and organizational health.
- Explore and leverage emerging tools and technologies to improve efficiency and inform workforce decisions.
- Lead and Support Key Projects
- Lead and contribute to HR projects that strengthen our operating model and create space for innovation.
- Continuously look for ways to improve how HR work gets done—making it simpler and more effective while keeping it human.
You will bring the following experiences & qualifications for this HR Business Partner role:
You demonstrate our core attributes: Inclusive, Authentic, Collaborative, Curious, and Driven.
You bring 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner or strategic HR role.
You’re comfortable supporting both exempt and non-exempt staff members.
You have experience across core HR disciplines, including talent, organizational design, compensation, development, compliance, and engagement.
You’re skilled at influencing leaders, coaching others, and guiding teams through change.
You’re thoughtful with data and able to connect people insights to business outcomes.
You have a solid understanding of employment law and compliance best practices.
You’re open to occasional travel based on business needs.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is strongly preferred.
What success looks like in this HR Business Partner role:
- Leaders see you as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
- Talent and leadership development practices are embedded, relevant, and effective.
- Engagement and culture metrics reflect strong connection to our values.
- Teams experience consistency, fairness, and clarity in HR practices.
- HR processes scale effectively and create capacity for meaningful work.
- Compliance is maintained with minimal risk exposure.
What you’ll find working here as a Business Analyst (HR & Marketing):
- Salary: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 / yr., with an annual bonus opportunity of up to 20%.
- Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That’s why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. We're talking about benefits that cover you from head to toe – physically, emotionally, and financially.
- Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
- A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.
To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit: https://www.roomandboard.com/careers.
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.
Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. To learn more about our company, please visit https://www.roomandboard.com.
Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
As an applicant, you have rights under Federal Employment Laws, and your state may offer additional protections. To view applicable laws, visit our partner site.
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Salary
USD $100,000.00
